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Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L’Eau Si Sensuelle ~ (not) new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 16 January 2013 24 Comments

Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L’Eau Si Sensuelle

Guerlain will launch Shalimar Parfum Initial L’Eau Si Sensuelle, a flanker to last year’s Shalimar Parfum Initial L’Eau, which was a flanker to 2011’s Shalimar Parfum Initial, which was a flanker to 1925′s Shalimar.* a new limited edition collector bottle.**

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Bunch o’ limited edition collector bottles 2013, part 1

Posted by Robin on 11 January 2013 10 Comments

More limited edition collector fragrance bottles, with the usual disclaimers: in most of these cases, the juice is unchanged, just the bottle is “special” (or not, as the case may be), and some of these may not be available in the US.

Lanvin Arpege minaudière

From Lanvin, a minaudière celebrating the 85th anniversary of their classic Arpège perfume. Made in Italy of resin molded in the shape of the Arpège bottle, with gold-tone hardware, chain handle and push-button closure. Available for pre-order at Bergdorf Goodman (expected to ship in April) for $3610…

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Bunch o’ limited edition collector bottles 2012, part 26

Posted by Robin on 18 December 2012 19 Comments

More limited edition collector fragrance bottles, with the usual disclaimers: in most of these cases, the juice is unchanged, just the bottle is “special” (or not, as the case may be), and some of these may not be available in the US.

Lalique de Lalique, collector edition 2013

From Lalique, the 2013 collector’s edition of Lalique de Lalique: “For this 2013 Limited Edition Crystal Libellule, the bottle showcases an extraordinary dragonfly cloaked in black. The generously sculpted clear bottle is decorated with delicately hand—polished concentric circles, repeated waves of water on which the body of the beautiful dragonfly rests, plunging into the delicious fragrant nectar. A double pair of gracefully outstretched wings draws on an alternating interplay of shine and matte crystal. This entire satin finishing, paired with the geometry of the wings creates a veil of crystal in the Art Deco style.” $1800 for 100 ml Extrait de Parfum at Neiman Marcus…

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Bunch o’ limited edition collector bottles 2012, part 25

Posted by Robin on 29 November 2012 Leave a Comment

More limited edition collector fragrance bottles, with the usual disclaimers: in most of these cases, the juice is unchanged, just the bottle is “special” (or not, as the case may be), and some of these may not be available in the US.

Cacharel Amor Amor, Lili Choi limited edition

From Cacharel, a special edition of Amor Amor designed by makeup and tattoo artist Lili Choi. In 50 ml Eau de Toilette at Sephora in France…

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Bunch o’ limited edition collector bottles 2012, part 24

Posted by Robin on 21 November 2012 13 Comments

More limited edition collector fragrance bottles, with the usual disclaimers: in most of these cases, the juice is unchanged, just the bottle is “special” (or not, as the case may be), and some of these may not be available in the US.

Victoria's Secret Bombshell Fantasy perfume bottle

From Victoria’s Secret, a one-of-a-kind collector’s bottle in the Bombshell fragrance, featuring “amethysts, sapphires, rubies, tsavorites, white, pink, and yellow diamonds, a 10 ct. white diamond, and a hand-carved tourmaline butterfly.” $500,000, assuming nobody has bought it yet. Or for an even $2,500,000, get the gift set with matching jewel-encrusted bra…

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